Looking for the meaning of the word PARASITIZES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PARASITIZES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Parasitize
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈparəsɪtʌɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
infest or exploit (an organism or part) as a parasite
Short Definition:infest or exploit organism or part as parasite
Examples:- these small worms parasitize the alimentary tract of animals and birds
- dodder parasitizes other plants for its nutrients and water
Variant Forms:
- parasitise
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